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Are the mpg figures for the Jaguar F-Pace petrol plug-in believable? How are they calculated?
I'm looking to change my car (petrol Nissan Qashqai) to an automatic as I do around 3000 miles a year, mostly town driving and the odd motorway trip. My wife is disabled with hip problems so I need something...
I do low annual mileage - about 5000. Volkswagen tells me that I should now spend about £400 on a new cam belt and associated hardware for my Touran. I know that a breaking cam belt wreaks horrible engine...
I'm considering replacing my Freelander and would like another Land Rover. I would like another manual but it would seem that most models are now automatic. Which model would you recommend? It doesn't...
What is the future for classic cars and should I buy one now that I am able to do so?
Why have I got wear on the outer edges of the rear tyres?
How do you think electric vehicles will perform when completely stuck in a traffic jam due to snow or ice compared to petrol and diesel vehicles given the difference in the amount of charge left for heating...
We have a company van (Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6 Bi-turbo, registered in March 2016). When we purchased the van from the main dealer in April 2016, he gave us the impression that the van would comply with the...
I have 2 teenage girls and need to trade in my small Fiat for something which is big enough to put a tent and some paddleboards in the boot. It also needs to be easy to park. I don’t care two hoots about...
I'm in Manchester and there's a rare car in Kent that's available privately. I've spoken with owner extensively and we have agreed on a deal. But how do I get there and pay for the car? Under current lockdown...
I've just read the review of a Polestar 2. A look into the leasing deals on the internet mean that the cost for 36 months is £26K plus running costs. Working out the yearly rate for this vehicle is £8700+...
Which make and modes have the cheapest car tax? It also needs to be good for very short journeys i.e. 3 miles per day, not driven much at weekends. Thanks.
My 2018 Mercedes C-Class Estate is due for an MOT and service. Since the last service, it's only done 330 miles (total miles: 6207). Mercedes want £583. Do I even need to get it serviced?
I’ve seen a BMW 320i M Sport that I’m rather interested in. It’s at the main dealer. It was registered in late July 2017 but has covered only 2500 miles. Is that low mileage likely to be a problem? I tend...
I run a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito to transport my off-road motorcycle to and from events, mainly on motorways followed by narrow lanes, tracks and fields. I'm looking for a tyre with better grip off-road...
I purchased a 2018 BMW convertible from a BMW dealership with 4000 miles on the clock. The car has been back to the dealership on five occasions for a water leak in the boot area and also in the driver's...
Why are contract hire prices so much lower than PCPs? You don't own the car at the end but there is very little equity in it if you do.
From looking online, it appears that the 2017 Suzuki Vitara SZ5 model was available with keyless or key ignition that year judging by the photos I have seen of the car. Can you advise on the safety of...
I've narrowed my search down to a Ford Fiesta 1.0 turboboost or Honda Jazz 1.33. Both are 2016 models with just under 20,000 miles on the clock. I intend to run the car for 10 years and add a further 70,000...
I'm having trouble finding the car I want (Ford Mustang Convertible) in Northern Ireland. If I have to get one from Britain, there's no way I can take it back easily if anything went wrong. How do you...
I've not long retired and would like to get a nippy sports car. I have a budget of about £10k. I'm 6ft 8ins tall and feel my choice may be very limited. Any ideas as to what I might fit in?
My Peugeot 206 is nearing the end of its life. Even though it has only done 76,000 miles, there have been too many problems keeping it going. Can you recommend something small, uninspiring, inexpensive...
We're a family of five. Could you please tell me if it’s possible to get 3 child seats across the back row of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 or Volvo XC60?
I live just outside London and my car is about to be rendered useless by the ULEZ. I have a Ford S-MAX (diesel 2.0-litre) and although I'm used to the space, I don’t really need a 7-seater. I'm totally...
The engine in my diesel Mercedes was fine before but it was left sitting for nearly eight months, without starting. When it was started again the engine was running, but at low RPM (about 50%). The injectors...
I will be without a car for 6 months as the police are kindly looking after my licence. I currently have a diesel Kia Sportage, which I will sell. I want a 4x4. What fuel type should I buy? From doing...
What would you say the best polish/wax is to use? Is there a method? Stay safe.
My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though, she's not driven too much.
The dealer rang her...
Irritated by EU machinations, I’m increasingly inclined to change our BMW X2 and Audi TT Sport (both 2-litre petrol & auto) for non-European alternatives, which frankly is proving a very difficult proposition....
I will be changing from an estate to a hatchback as the space is not used. Top choice at the moment is a Golf. My preferences are petrol (annual mileage 10k), automatic and a bit of grunt so around 150ps....
I’m turning 50 this year and I figured I finally deserve a treat. I’ve decided to trade in (or scrap) my beloved, well-aged and slightly banged up 1.0-litre Nissan note. Please don’t judge me but now I...
Do you have a top 10 or similar of most economical cars? It would be nice to see a list that would have specific engines included, i.e. Ford Focus 1.5 diesel.
I drive a 4-year-old Mercedes C-Class - which I love. But even before lockdown, I thought it was time to get a smaller car and venture into the world of hybrids. I'm looking for a high-spec, small, self-charging...
I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019 and do not know when we can get back. What problems...
My speeding points from 2017 expired in December, but I have another ticket from November 2020. Will I be offered the speed awareness course or not as the offence was within 3 years of my last offence?
There is information available stating that if you enable parking mode on the Garmin Mini Dash cam then the units overheat. Can you elaborate, please?
I have a BMW X3 M40d purchased November 2019. It's done around 10, 500 miles in that time mostly around town with only a few motorway trips. It's just had its first service and I've been informed that...
I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced technology on an Audi diesel and it frightened...
I'm looking to replace two cars with one. My wife loves her Nissan Qashqai and I need an estate type car. We would like to change to a petrol hybrid. Can you get a crossover hybrid with a manual transmission?
Trying to get through a narrow gap to get off a garage forecourt, I scraped my car against the bumper of a large lorry. No damage at all to the lorries bumper, but I have a slight depression in the rear...
I have a 2012 V70 2.0-litre diesel with just over 70,000 miles. It's extremely quiet and comfortable with no rattles, knocks or squeaks and I fill up 2 out of 3 times with super diesel. Living in rural...
Is a dealer allowed to sell a car knowing there's no service book and not informing the buyer of this fact? Also, would they be duty-bound to inform the buyer that the car has been repaired?
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